In South Africa, jaw crushers and cone crushers are among the most widely used types of crushers. Jaw crushers are popular for primary crushing of large stones and ores due to their robust construction and simplicity. Cone crushers are often used for secondary and tertiary crushing stages, providing high reduction ratios and excellent product shape. The choice between these crushers usually depends on the specific requirements of the mining or quarrying operation, such as the nature of the material being processed and the desired output.